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Cognition + Consciousness

Cognition + Consciousness

FromHere We Are


Cognition + Consciousness

FromHere We Are

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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Feb 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Shane talks with Picower Professor of Neuroscience at M.I.T. about the pattern recognition computer and black box known as the human brain. Earl Miller has a PH.D. in Psychology and Neuroscience; he has 1 of the top 5 most cited papers in Neuroscience and is also a Professor in the Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences at M.I.T. What are meta-patterns? Is multi-tasking a myth, and what is the difference between low-order and high-order information? Charity Of The Week - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)www.aclu.orgPlease visit our sponsorsThe Great Courses www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hereweare Libro.fm is the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one. https://libro.fm/redeem/HEREWEARE Outro Music "Landscape" by Tooth Lures A FangLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Feb 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Globetrotting and mind exploring comedian Shane Mauss interviews scientists each week on journey to answer the biggest questions about the meanings of life (as well as a bunch of other random stuff you never imagined you would care about). Favorite topics include: psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and the subconscious